Investigators said the driver of a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse lost control while passing another vehicle and hit a utility pole near Metcalf Road and 271st Street about 8:45 p.m. Saturday.

The Miami County Sheriff's Office said the driver, Auston McLellan, 17, of Louisburg, was thrown from the vehicle in the crash. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

McLellan played quarterback for the Louisburg High School football team.

A passenger, Drew Carder, 17, of Louisburg, was also taken to a hospital. He received treatment for his injuries and was later released.

The news has hit the community hard, but people there are coming together to deal with their grief.

"This community comes together in tragedies like this like no other that I've seen," said Superintendent Sharon Zoellner. "It's just amazing, the outpouring of understanding and sympathy and support for the kids and staff."

Hundreds attended a candlelight vigil for McLellan on Sunday night at the school's football field.